Nutrition Assistant

Liberty Hospital; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty Hospital seeks a Nutrition Assistant to perform patient food service, diet office and sanitation tasks in accordance with safety standards. This part-time role serves as a liaison between patients and Food/Nutrition Services.

Shift is 4pm-8pm, 12 hours per week. You will assist with meal trays, order accuracy, hygiene and record intake. Attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience.
• Diet office, healthcare and/or food service experience.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, sanitary work environment conforming to policies and regulations.
• Operates and maintains food service equipment.
• Communicates patient food needs and feedback to appropriate area.
• Processes diet orders, corrects menus, tallies menu items and performs other patient meal tasks accurately per established procedure.
• Serves and picks up patient meal trays per policy; records intake per policy.
• Stores, labels and dates food items; uses the FIFO methodology.
• Follows HACCP principles for time and temperature; records per policy.
• Serves menu items for patients and guests utilizing correct serving utensil and serving size.
• Washes dishes, serviceware and pots/pans; cleans throughout the department.
• Removes trash and waste from the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary / Career Interest

Performs a variety of patient food service, diet office and sanitation duties in accordance with safety, sanitation and service standards. Serves as a liaison between the patient, Food/Nutrition Services and Patient Care Services.

Position Title

Nutrition Assistant

Liberty Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

Performs a variety of patient food service, diet office and sanitation duties in accordance with safety, sanitation and service standards. Serves as a liaison between the patient, Food/Nutrition Services and Patient Care Services.

This posting is for a part-time shift need from 4pm-8pm (12 hours per week). Please only apply if you can work between those hours weekly, thank you!

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

• Maintains a safe, sanitary work environment conforming to policies and regulations
• Operates and maintains food service equipment
• Communicates patient food needs and feedback to appropriate area
• Processes diet orders, corrects menus, tallies menu items and performs other patient meal tasks accurately per established procedure
• Serves and picks up patient meal trays per policy; records intake per policy
• Stores, labels and dates food items; uses the First In, First Out (FIFO) methodology
• Follows HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point) principles for time and temperature; records per policy
• Serves menu items for patients and guests utilizing correct servicing utensil and serving size
• Washes dishes, serviceware and pots/pans in the dishroom and pot/pan area
• Removes trash, boxes and other waste from the department
• Cleans throughout the department including but not limited to surfaces, equipment, carts, walls, and floors
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education And Experience

• Customer service experience.

Preferred Education And Experience

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Diet office, healthcare and/or food service experience.

Preferred Licensure And Certification

• Clay County Food Handler permit or ServSafe certification within 30 days.

Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations.

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-56316

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.

See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.